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The toolkit was created to address the pressing need for robust and effective STI policies that can drive sustainable development across Africa. By providing a structured approach to evaluating and…

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The toolkit was created to address the pressing need for robust and effective STI policies that can drive sustainable development across Africa.

By providing a structured approach to evaluating and enhancing STI systems, it empowers African Science Granting Councils to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and foster innovation that can tackle Africa’s unique challenges.

It offers a set of practices that councils and policymakers can use to support and direct their reviews of STI systems and improve STI policy effectiveness.

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Published on 7 April 2025

Themes

The SGCI aims to strengthen the capacities of these SGCs to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development.

Supporting Strategic Communications and Knowledge Uptake
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Supporting Strategic Communications and Knowledge Uptake

Integrating Gender and Inclusivity

Integrating Gender and Inclusivity

Engaging with the Private Sector

Engaging with the Private Sector

Strengthening Research Management Capacity

Strengthening Research Management Capacity

Using Evidence in Policymaking
Two women discussing how a gender lens can help achieve development targets

Using Evidence in Policymaking

Funding Research and Innovation
An ATPs training workshop photo used for the SGCI research and innovation theme

Funding Research and Innovation

Establishing Funding Agencies
SGCI meeting with funding agency staff in West Africa.

Establishing Funding Agencies